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Norwich Township bus collision leads to minor injuries
No serious injuries were reported after a school bus carrying 40 elementary school students left a rural roadway and crashed into a ditch last week. The bus was on the way to East Oxford Elementary.
Motion to cut bag tag cost disallowed by Oxford Warden
In what could be described as somewhat of a procedural mess, a notice of motion read at Oxford County Council two weeks ago that could have reduced bag tag costs was ruled out of order.
Ingersoll Flips the Script for Random Acts of Kindness Week 2026
On Feb. 15, the Town of Ingersoll celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week), featuring an exclusive social media campaign.
Norwich Township bus collision leads to minor injuries
No serious injuries were reported after a school bus carrying 40 elementary school students left a rural roadway and crashed into a ditch last week. The bus was on the way to East Oxford Elementary.
Motion to cut bag tag cost disallowed by Oxford Warden
In what could be described as somewhat of a procedural mess, a notice of motion read at Oxford County Council two weeks ago that could have reduced bag tag costs was ruled out of order.
Ingersoll Flips the Script for Random Acts of Kindness Week 2026
On Feb. 15, the Town of Ingersoll celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week), featuring an exclusive social media campaign.
Norwich Township bus collision leads to minor injuries
No serious injuries were reported after a school bus carrying 40 elementary school students left a rural roadway and crashed into a ditch last week. The bus was on the way to East Oxford Elementary.
Motion to cut bag tag cost disallowed by Oxford Warden
In what could be described as somewhat of a procedural mess, a notice of motion read at Oxford County Council two weeks ago that could have reduced bag tag costs was ruled out of order.
Ingersoll Flips the Script for Random Acts of Kindness Week 2026
On Feb. 15, the Town of Ingersoll celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week), featuring an exclusive social media campaign.
Norwich Township bus collision leads to minor injuries
No serious injuries were reported after a school bus carrying 40 elementary school students left a rural roadway and crashed into a ditch last week. The bus was on the way to East Oxford Elementary.
Motion to cut bag tag cost disallowed by Oxford Warden
In what could be described as somewhat of a procedural mess, a notice of motion read at Oxford County Council two weeks ago that could have reduced bag tag costs was ruled out of order.
Ingersoll Flips the Script for Random Acts of Kindness Week 2026
On Feb. 15, the Town of Ingersoll celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week), featuring an exclusive social media campaign.
40km/h limit coming to northwestern neighbourhood in Stratford
Stratford city council greenlit a pilot project for a neighbourhood in the north-west of the Festival City. Starting this summer, the roads in the area bound by Huron Street and McCarthy Road West to the south and north, and O’Loane Avenue and Mornington Street to the west and east, will have speed limits of 40 kilometres an hour.
Memorable Moments: Day programs for seniors with dementia
For families navigating a dementia diagnosis, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. For nearly six years, Memorable Moment Senior Care Services has been working to change that – offering small, dementia-specific community programs designed to feel safe, welcoming and personal.
Chief Greg Skinner announces retirement from Stratford Police Service
At the Feb. 18 police service board meeting, Chief Greg Skinner announced his retirement from the Stratford Police Service.
Local shares harrowing experience in Puerto Vallarta as cartel chaos erupts
St. Marys resident Greg George was downtown in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Feb. 22, finishing an eight-day stay at a friend’s condo.
Domestic-violence survivor urges early action at Stop VAW session
Intimate partner violence doesn’t usually begin with bruises – it begins with control. That was the message Sydney Touzel shared with attendees at a Feb. 17 Stop Violence Against Women (Stop VAW) community information session in St. Marys, where she spoke candidly about surviving an attack in 2020 and the subtle warning signs she wishes more people understood.
Country Roots Fresh Market to host community open house next month
The Easter Bunny is making a stop at Country Roots Fresh Market next month, with photos, an egg hunt, games and spring-themed activities for families to enjoy.
Norwich Township bus collision leads to minor injuries
No serious injuries were reported after a school bus carrying 40 elementary school students left a rural roadway and crashed into a ditch last week. The bus was on the way to East Oxford Elementary.
Motion to cut bag tag cost disallowed by Oxford Warden
In what could be described as somewhat of a procedural mess, a notice of motion read at Oxford County Council two weeks ago that could have reduced bag tag costs was ruled out of order.
Ingersoll Flips the Script for Random Acts of Kindness Week 2026
On Feb. 15, the Town of Ingersoll celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week), featuring an exclusive social media campaign.
Central Huron Secondary School Brings Comedic Spin to Shakespeare with ‘MMMBeth’
The tragedy of Macbeth is getting a comedic makeover at Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS), as students prepare to stage MMMBeth, a parody adaptation written by Allison Williams.
Young Canada Week in the 2020s: Postponements Played a Part in Survival of World’s Oldest Minor Hockey Tournament in Goderich
The Goderich Lions Young Canada Week (YCW) hockey tournament had a late entry into the 2020s due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trail Talk: Hikers are Looking Forward to Milder Temperatures, Spring and Getting Back on the Trails
After a long cold spell many of us are looking forward to milder temperatures and eventually spring weather, although winter does result in some beautiful scenes.
Tavistock school evacuated due to odour
East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) fire crews were called to Tavistock Public School on Tuesday morning after receiving a report of a possible natural gas leak.
Wilmot hosts open house on Petersburg water system project
The Township of Wilmot held an open house/public information centre meeting for residents affected by the Petersburg Water System project at the St. Agatha Community Centre last week.
Wilmot council to revisit pay-review options at March 2 committee of the whole meeting
Wilmot council has deferred a decision on how it will conduct its mandatory council remuneration review this year, opting instead to revisit the matter at its March 2 committee of the whole meeting.
The logistics of fertilizer production in today’s world
Attendees at the Grain Farmers of Ontario District 5 (Elgin/Norfolk) received insight into the latest on the fertilizer market from the head of the country’s largest farm co-operative.
Cowgirl Kickback, HorsePlay offers guests unique horse-based agri-tourism experiences
There’s a few common reactions when visitors to Transitions Acres first encounter the horses. Sometimes they’ll stop in their tracks, mesmerized.
Teaching by day, farming by summer: Norfolk County, Russel Blake, and black currants
Some things just don’t seem like they would go well together, such as black currants and Norfolk County’s sandy loam soil, or school teachers and farming. However, for Vittoria’s Russel Blake, those four things have combined along with many learning experiences, and a constant willingness to evolve to formulate his career over the last 25 years.
The Buy Canadian in grocery stores movement helps Ontario apples to be the first pick for health-conscious eaters
The vision statement of the Ontario Apple Growers (OGA) reads: Ontario Apples – the first pick for healthy consumers. According to the OGA’s new chair, Chris Hedges of Vanessa, this came true for Ontario’s 2024 sales – and sales for the 2025 seem to be similarly promising.
Brant Woodlot Owners Association: make new friends, love trees, sequester carbon and boost your income
Utilizing strategic woodlot management techniques rather than leaving your treed areas “to nature” can provide greater pleasure and income, insist two farmers affiliated with the Brant Woodlot Association (BWOA).
Larry Davis brings ingenuity to farming
When Ag Day returned to Hagersville on June 6 as part of the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Larry Davis was there for the opening ceremonies, giving the official proclamation as town crier.
Tillsonburg sends off Team King to Montana's Brier
People were shoulder to shoulder in Tillsonburg Curling Club to send Team King off to the Montana’s Brier this week in St. John’s, NL.
Shrove Tuesday breakfast leads to ongoing event at The Hub
What started as Shrove Tuesday breakfast will turn into a regular event for the Salvation Army’s Hub.
Post correspondent releases his first novel
Tillsonburg Post correspondent Jeff Tribe recently released his first novel, “Accountant with Benefits.”
From Paris, Ont., to Antwerp: A Belgian native shares her favourite hidden gems
When it comes to travelling to Europe, Belgium is often overlooked as a destination. Unless of course you have been invited to attend a function at NATO headquarters in Brussels. I'm sure I personally will never receive such an invitation, so I tend to stick to family visits. I am an immigrant from Belgium, and have lived in Canada for some 25 years, these last 15 years in lovely Paris, Ontario, which has become my home.
Slippery roads cancel high school playoffs, rescheduled to this week
The weather last Wednesday and Thursday, with freezing rain and slippery roads, iced out the scheduled playoff games on those two days. Unfortunately for this reporter, it also cancelled me out from playing pickleball and my yoga class; thankfully the Olympics were on for a good plan “B”.
Thunder shine on home ice at Paris Ringette tournament
The Paris Ringette Association welcomed teams from across Ontario for its annual home tournament, held Feb. 12–15 at the Brant Sports Complex, Gaukel Memorial Centre and Burford Community Centre.
Huron County removes Airport Line roundabout from 2026 budget
Plans to create a roundabout at the intersection of Airport Line and County Road 83 west of Exeter won’t be moving forward this year.
South Huron water system has top rating
South Huron’s drinking water system in 2025 withstood 13 water main breaks and leaks, 25 shutdowns by the Lake Huron water supply system and a lightning strike that knocked out equipment at the Huron Park Tower.
South Huron lands $2.7 million grant for Exeter Main Street rebuild
The third phase of reconstruction of Exeter’s Main Street will have shovels in the ground next year after receiving a $2.7 million funding boost from the provincial government on Feb. 17.
Curling ‘rocks’ when you win gold
How great was it?
Supporters at the Simcoe Curling Club enthusiastically cheered when the Canadian men’s curling team defeated Great Britain 9-6 to win Saturday’s gold medal game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Repeated, lengthy power outages a concern for Delhi
Norfolk councillors have asked staff to review the municipality’s emergency plan in an effort to provide people more support when lengthy power outages occur.
The request came after a delegation from resident Christopher Gill, who shared his frustrations with ongoing power outages in Delhi, some of which have lasted as long as four days for some
Parcels of love for Simcoe troops standing guard against Russia
Of the thirty-odd treats found inside care packages shipped to soldiers from Simcoe stationed in Latvia, one item may turn some heads.
It’s not every day a freeze-dried apple doughnut shows up on a military base in the Baltics.
The young Canucks helping safeguard NATO’s eastern flank against Russian incursion may also have to explain what a “chip nut” is and what goes into a double-double.
‘The threats to our industry are real’: GFO leadership says trade, Trump remain a concern
After another tumultuous year in global geopolitics, leadership with the Grain Farmers of Ontario painted a picture of an industry still very much concerned about the near future, but one that has also experienced a few key wins in the past 12 months.
Weak signals make long term weather forecasting even more difficult
If failing seven out of 10 times is enough to punch a baseball player’s ticket to the hall of fame in Cooperstown, a mistaken weather forecast here or there can be forgiven.
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention a ‘don’t-miss event’ for horticultural growers
The most important place for a horticultural farmer to spend their time is in the fields and orchards. But a close second might be the annual Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention.
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